Public Information Assistant

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Position Title: Public Information Assistant
Location: New York
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the French Language Unit of UN News Services Section I, which is part of the News & Content Branch of the News & Media Division of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UN News Services Section is dedicated to producing daily news and feature stories in multiple languages, ensuring that information is accessible to a global audience. The organization operates in various countries, providing content in nine languages, and aims to inform and engage the public on issues of global importance.

Job Overview:
The Public Information Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the production and dissemination of multimedia news content for UN News. This position involves specialized assistance during both the preproduction and post-production phases of news production. The incumbent is expected to research a wide range of information sources, compile relevant materials, and contribute to the editorial process by suggesting story ideas and enhancing the reach of UN News products. The role requires a proactive approach to digital content production, including editing, podcast production, and managing audio/video archives. The assistant will also engage in promotional activities and analyze social media metrics to improve outreach efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Public Information Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: providing specialized assistance to producers during multimedia news production; researching and compiling information from various sources; participating in editorial meetings and contributing story ideas; arranging interviews and assisting with digital content production; fact-checking and updating web content; producing and editing video projects; conducting interviews with UN officials; promoting UN News through outreach activities; managing audio/video archives; and providing guidance and training to interns and volunteers. The assistant will also perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of the French Language Unit.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public communication, international broadcasting, or a related field is required. This experience can be reduced to five years for candidates with a first-level university degree or higher. Proficiency in audio and video production, digital content publishing, and familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Premiere is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of multimedia production processes and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Background:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. While a higher education degree is not mandatory, candidates with a first-level university degree or higher will have their minimum experience requirement reduced, highlighting the value of formal education in this field.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in public communication, international broadcasting, or a related area. For candidates with a first-level university degree or higher, this requirement is reduced to five years. Experience in audio and video production, as well as digital content publishing, is crucial. Candidates should also have experience in the full range of multimedia production, including the incorporation of graphics and photos, and familiarity with editing audio and video material is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is required for this position, as these are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is considered desirable, which could enhance the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate in a multilingual environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is temporarily available for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension. It is important to note that if the selected candidate is already a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be treated as a temporary assignment. The position is subject to local recruitment, meaning that applicants must be authorized to work for the United Nations in New York. Additionally, the United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and candidates must adhere to the organization's standards of integrity and professionalism.